Centre Monseigneur Munzihirwa (C.M.M.) is AJAN affiliated field centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo that caters for the street children and undertakes vocational training. In a bid to empower the young people, in the month of June 2024 CMM continued with its efforts to cater for the children in
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AHAPPY Training For Prison Catechists and Officers at Nyahururu, Kenya
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), in partnership with the Catholic Prison Chaplaincy in Kenya, undertook a 5-day Training of Trainers on the AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for Youth (AHAPPY). The training which took place from 1st to 5th July 2024, brought together 28 prison catechists and officers
Securing Africa’s Future by Educating the African Child
In this AJANews Newsletter, June 2024 issue, we celebrate the International Day of the African Child under the theme “Education for all Children in Africa : The time is now!” This theme is in line with the theme of the African Union (2024) “Educate an African fit for the 21st
Outcome Statement of the Nairobi Cervical Cancer Elimination and HPV Vaccination Convention.
“Uniting Faith and Science against Cervical Cancer.” In a landmark gathering at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, from June 11th to 13th, 2024, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) under the Africa Economic and Health Transformation Initiative (AHETI) joined global leaders, health professionals, faith leaders, and policymakers united under the
The Visit of His Grace Archbishop Stefan Heße of the Archdiocese of Hamburg in Germany
On 8th June 2024, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) were lucky to welcome his Grace Archbishop Stefan Heße of the Archdiocese of Hamburg in Germany. During his brief visit, Archbishop Stefan had the opportunity to meet Upendo unit children and all the staff working at Upendo. It was a great moment
Celebration of the Global Day of Action to fight against drug abuse and trafficking at Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM).
On June 26, 2024, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) hosted an event to commemorate the Global Day of Action against drug abuse and trafficking. The event’s slogan was “Support Don’t Punish,” with the theme: Together, We Can Build Sustainable Alternatives in Burundi. This event saw the participation of the Local Consultant
Positive outcomes Realized from the Coordination Meeting with Municipal Coordination Committee Members in Burundi
In the framework of the “TUBAKARORERO” Project implemented in Bujumbura Province by the Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM), in partnership with Care International and under the financial support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Burundi, SYM organized a meeting of coordination bringing together the members of the Municipal Coordination Committee
Unity in Education: Commemorating the African Child
On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Jesuit Urumuri Centre brought together members of the AHAPPY Generation clubs from partner schools to celebrate the International Day of the African Child. This day, observed annually on June 16, commemorates the struggle of African youth for their basic rights. Students from each of
Journey to Social Transformation, AJAN, CASE and AgroMwinda get to train Innovative Young Minds in DRC on Social Entrepreneurship in 14 Parishes from 7 Dioceses
African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) in collaboration with Comboni Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) and AgroMwinda a social, educational and economic platform that supports small farmers and micro entrepreneurs with innovative solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo undertook a 3-day training program for the youth from 20th to 22nd
AJAN Takes The Message of Social Transformation to the Youths Leaders from the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit
In a county once marked by community violence, where numerous youths were promised a better future in exchange for causing mayhem, Marsabit County has achieved a state of peace over the years. However, unemployment, the lack of economic opportunities and drug abuse continue to leave many youths vulnerable, disillusioned, and
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